Blogging the book: wrapping it up
I'm finished with the text of my marquetry book -- here's a rundown of how it's (probably) going to look. Plus a look at a Championship caliber marquetry project and my upcoming schedule.
Making Things with Wood
My personal Substack, made with the intention of helping folks get into woodworking and expand their skills. Heavy focus on marquetry.
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A portfolio, finally
I finally bothered to do it.
Dovetail design
Even well cut dovetails can still look bad if you, well, don't think about how they're going to look.
Another sawing tip from class
Something you might already have lying around the house could be the key to sawing straight.
A helpful (and cheap!) fret saw upgrade
Just a couple of dollars can remove a big pain point in marquetry
For sale: a donkey, some smokes, and a pervert
Selling off a totally normal assortment of things
An idea I couldn't quit
When doodling get's real.
Blogging the book: resisting second hand thought
Attempting my own illustrations and saying hell no to AI.
Blogging the book: diagrams and photos
A little taste of the new book for paid subscribers
Focusing on myself
Having a little fun with depth and shadow in a marquetry self-portrait
Shaking it off
My plans to use a wide board were almost foiled by ring shake. But I have an idea.
Paid subscriber giveaway: the heart mallet
It's been a while since I've thanked ya'll, so here's a real dazzler.
The Love Tester
Test your love appeal....and secure your work.
Another rant on splines
A spline isn't just any piece of wood spanning a joint.
Bench press
The Hand Tool Haven hangover is fading and I'm ready to get to work. I should probably have a bench for that.
Presentation preview
I'm put together a pretty fun presentation for Hand Tool Haven, so I figured I'd give ya'll a sneak peak.
Hand Tool Haven preparation
Take a look at what I've been doing to prepare for Plane Wellness' annual fundraiser. Plus, after the paywall, a quick marquetry tip to elevate your work.
Some thoughts on holes and how to drill them
Drilling holes that become invisible can be a difficult concept for beginners in marquetry. Here's a detailed explanation with diagrams.
Just a bandsaw and a jointer?
If you think about it, that really might be all you need.
Shop tour: stationary machines
I'm very picky about which machines I'll let in my shop. Here are the ones I have and why.